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IIT JAM Syllabus 2023 is released for all 7 subjects- Biotechnology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Mathematical Statistics and Economics. The syllabus is different for each of the seven papers and is updated in the official brochure. IIT JAM 2023 paper pattern is unchanged. The paper will be divided into three sections i.e. A (30 MCQs), B (10 MSQs), and C(20 NAT). In total, candidates have to attempt 60 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. Check IIT JAM 2023 Exam Pattern
Economics (EN) was added to IIT JAM in 2021. IIT JAM 2023 will be conducted by IIT Guwahati on February 12, 2023. IIT JAM 2023 Application forms will be available from September 7, 2022. Read the article to know more about the detailed syllabus of each subject. Candidates can start preparing by considering previous year Paper Pattern. Check IIT JAM Preparation Tips
IIT JAM Syllabus for Biotechnology BT
IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus (BT) comprises of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
IIT JAM BT Biology Syllabus
Biology will have questions prepared from 10+2+3 level. Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution. Tabulated below are important topics for the same:
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| General Biology | Biochemistry and Physiology |
| Basic Biotechnology | Molecular Biology |
| Cell Biology | Microbiology |
Recommended Books
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Essentials: Biology Standard | Randy Mcgonegal & Alan Damon |
| Physiology and Biochemistry in Modern Medicine | John James Rickard MacLeod |
| Molecular Biology of the Gene | James D.Watson |
IIT JAM BT Chemistry Syllabus
Chemistry will have questions prepared from 10+2+3 level
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Atomic Structure | Synthetic polymers |
| Chemistry of Functional Groups | -- |
IIT JAM BT Mathematics Syllabus
Mathematics will have questions prepared from 10+2 level
| Sets, Relations and Functions | Mathematical Induction | Logarithms |
| Complex numbers | Linear and Quadratic equations | Sequences and Series |
| Trigonometry | Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates | Straight lines and Family |
| Circles | Conic Sections | Permutations and Combinations |
| Binomial Theorem | Exponential and Logarithmic Series | Mathematical Logic |
| Statistics | Three Dimensional Geometry | Vectors |
| Matrices and Determinants | Boolean Algebra | Probability |
| Functions | limits and Continuity | Differentiation |
| Application of Derivatives | Definite and Indefinite Integrals | Differential Equations |
IIT JAM BT Physics Syllabus
Physics will have questions prepared from 10+2 level. As per the definition, Physics is the natural science that studies matter and its motion and behavior through space and time and that studies the related entities of energy and force. The important topics are as follows:
| Physical World and Measurement | Elementary Statics and Dynamics | Kinematics |
| Laws of Motion | Work | Energy and Power |
| Electrostatics | Current electricity | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | Electromagnetic waves | Optics |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations | Atomic Nucleus | Solids and Semiconductor Devices |
| Principles of Communication | Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | Gravitation |
| Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | Heat and Thermodynamics | Oscillations, Waves |
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IIT JAM Syllabus for Chemistry CY
IIT JAM Chemistry Syllabus includes topics like what matter is composed of, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances. For this session, the important topics for the chemistry paper are as follows:
Physical Chemistry Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Basic Mathematical Concepts | Spectroscopy |
| Atomic and Molecular Structure | Adsorption |
| Theory of Gases | Chemical Kinetics |
| Solid-state | Electrochemistry |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | Chemical and Phase Equilibria |
Organic Chemistry Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry | Aromatic and Heterocyclic Chemistry |
| Organic Reaction Mechanism and Synthetic Applications | Natural Products Chemistry |
| Qualitative Organic Analysis | -- |
Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Periodic Table | Analytical Chemistry |
| Chemical Bonding and Shapes of Compounds | Instrumental Methods of Analysis |
| Main Group Elements (s and p blocks) | Bioinorganic Chemistry |
| Transition Metals (d block) | Coordination complexes |
IIT JAM Recommended Books
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Higher Level | Catrin Brown and Mike Ford |
| Inorganic Chemistry | R.L. Dutta and GS De. |
| Organic Chemistry | Jonathan Clyden and Nick Greeves |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Geology GG
IIT JAM Geology Syllabus can be read below:
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| The Planet Earth | Applied Geology |
| Geomorphology | Economic Geology |
| Structural Geology | Characteristic |
| Stereographic | Petrology |
| Paleontology | Transmitted |
| Stratigraphy | Mineralogy |
Recommended Books
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM: MSc Geology Previous Years Paper | Ajhar Hussain |
| GATE Geology & Geophysics | Amaresh Singh & Jitendra Mishra |
| An Introduction to Geology | VS Joji |
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IIT JAM Syllabus for Mathematics MA
IIT JAM Mathematics Syllabus includes topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. Listed below are important topics:
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Sequences and Series of Real Numbers | Real Analysis |
| Series of real numbers, absolute convergence, tests of convergence for series of positive terms | Rank and inverse of a matrix |
| Functions of Two or Three Real Variables | Linear Algebra |
| Integral Calculus | Group Theory |
| Double and triple integrals | Vector Calculus |
| Differential Equations | -- |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Mathematical Statistics MS
IIT JAM Mathematical Statistics is divided into 2 parts i.e. Mathematics and statistics.
Syllabus for Mathematics
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Sequences and Series | Matrices |
| Differential Calculus | Double and triple integrals |
| Integral Calculus | -- |
Syllabus for Statistics
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Probability | Testing of Hypotheses |
| Random Variables | Estimation |
| Standard Distributions | Limit Theorems |
| Joint Distributions | Sampling distributions |
Recommended Books
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Solutions To IIT JAM For Mathematical Statistics (Paperback, Mohd. Arshad, Amit kumar Miishra) | Mohd. Arshad, Amit kumar Miishra |
| Mathematical Statistics For Iit Jam Complete Study Matrial With Topic Wise Advance Analysis + Model Solved Papers (SPIRAL, SOURAV SIR'S CLASSES) | SOURAV SIR'S CLASSES |
| Study Material for IIT JAM Mathematics | Sourav Sir’s Classes |
IIT JAM Syllabus for Physics PH
IIT JAM Physics Syllabus can be read below:
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Methods | Simple Oscillators |
| Mechanics and General Properties of Matter | Modern Physics |
| Electricity and Magnetism | Thermodynamics |
Recommended Books
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| IIT JAM Physics Solved Papers & Practice Set | Atique Hasan |
| IIT JAM Theory & Practice Book | Sushil K Tomar |
| IIT JAM Theory & Practice A Comprehensive Book | Sushil K Tomar |
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IIT JAM Syllabus for Economics (EN)
IIT JAM Economics Syllabus is also divided into the various sections. Also, the paper or discipline has been added to IIT JAM from this year. Candidates can check the syllabus below:
Microeconomics Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Consumer theory | Public goods and market failure |
| Production, costs with perfectly competitive markets | Game theory |
| General equilibrium and welfare | Market structure |
Macroeconomics Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| National Income Accounting | Growth Models |
| Behavioral and Technological Functions | Inflation and Unemployment |
| Business Cycles and Economic Models | Business Cycles and Economic Models (Open Economy) |
Statistics for Economics Syllabus
| Topics |
|---|
| Probability theory, Sample spaces and events, Axioms of probability and their properties, conditional probability and Bayes’ rule, independent events |
| Random variables and probability distributions, probability distributions, expected values and functions of random variables, properties of commonly used discrete and continuous distributions |
| Random sampling, Density and distribution functions for jointly distributed random variables, computing expected values of jointly distributed random variables, covariance and correlation coefficients |
| Point and interval estimation, estimation of population parameters using methods of moments and maximum likelihood procedures, properties of estimators, confidence intervals |
| Hypothesis testing, distributions of test statistics, testing hypotheses related to population parame- 32 ters, Type I and Type II errors, the power of a test, tests for comparing parameters from two samples |
Indian Economy Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | |
|---|---|
| Indian economy before 1950 | India’s labour market |
| Planning and Indian development | Poverty |
| Indian economy after 1991 | Inequalities in social development |
| Banking, finance and macroeconomic policies | -- |
Mathematics for Economics Syllabus
| Names of Chapters | Topics |
|---|---|
| Preliminaries and Functions of one real variable | Integration, differential equations, and difference equations |
| Single-variable optimization | Linear programming |
| Linear algebra | Multivariate optimization |
| Functions of several real variables | -- |
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IIT JAM 2023 Syllabus FAQs
Ques: I am planning to appear for IIT JAM 2023. Are there any changes in the syllabus of Mathematical Statistics MS?
Ans: No changes are expected in the syllabus for now, in case of any changes, it will be updated on the official site. Candidates can go through the syllabus of their subjects provided in the article above.
Ques: What is the syllabus of the IIT JAM Economics (EN) paper?
Ans: The syllabus of Economics is divided into various subjection. The major sections of the syllabus are:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics for Economics
- Indian Economy
- Mathematics for Economics
Ques: From where can I access the detailed syllabus fo IIT JAM 2023 for all seven subjects?
Ans: You can visit the official website and click on the official brochure. From that brochure, you can check and download the detailed syllabus for all the subjects of IIT JAM.
Ques: Is there any sectional weightage of the various sections in the syllabus of the respective subjects?
Ans: No. There is no sectional weightage provided by the authority regarding the same. Candidates are advised to go through the whole syllabus carefully and prepare well for the exam. No need to refer to the topics other than those mentioned in the official syllabus.
Ques: Is the syllabus of IIT JAM based on graduation level?
Ans: Yes. The syllabus of IIT JAM based on the syllabus of graduation level. Some of the topics are also based on class 12th level.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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